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  • Safety monitoring survey – digital tools and processes

    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a project to review its safety monitoring services. As part of this, we are conducting research on the digital tools and processes used to support CAA inspections. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from staff at Space Industry organisations on these digital tools and processes. If you work for a Space Industry organisation and are involved in CAA inspections, we want to hear from you! The... More
    Closed 12 December 2025

  • Consultation on the airspace change process

    We are modernising the way we do airspace design in the UK to ensure we can deliver the changes necessary to modernise airspace efficiently and effectively, with the establishment of the UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS). As such, we need to review our airspace change process again to ensure it enables the UKADS provider to deliver airspace changes. This also presents an opportunity to review the broader CAP 1616 airspace change process with a view to further streamline it. As part... More
    Closes 18 December 2025

  • CAA Statutory Charges Consultation 2026 - 2027

    This consultation document sets out our proposals for revisions to the existing UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Schemes of Charges, due to take effect from 1 April 2026. The increase in statutory charges for the 2026/27 financial year is designed to support expanded investment across the CAA’s regulatory functions. This investment will strengthen consumer and public protection, foster innovation and industry growth, and enhance organisational capability. In doing so, it will... More
    Closes 22 December 2025

  • Consultation on the C2 Link Policy Concept for SAIL 1 to 3

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking views on a policy concept for the Command and Control (C2) Links used by Specific category Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at SAIL I to III under the UK SORA process. This consultation is part of our work under the Future Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation Services programme and supports our commitment to enabling safe and scalable BVLOS operations in the UK. The document outlines our... More
    Closes 22 December 2025

  • Consultation on CAA Exemptions Policy in support of Basic Regulation Article 71 amendment (UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1139)

    Article 71 of Regulation UK (EU) 2018/1139 (the UK Basic Regulation) is a flexibility provision that allows the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to grant exemptions from the requirements of Chapter III of the Basic Regulation and the implementing regulations made under that Chapter (except from the Essential Requirements in the Annexes of the UK Basic Regulation). Article 266 of the Air Navigation Order 2016 (the ANO) is a flexibility provision that allows the CAA to... More
    Closes 24 December 2025

  • Equivalent Safety Finding UK.ESF.F.0003 Indications Removal from Primary Flight Displays During Ground Phases

    The UK CAA is consulting on an Equivalent Safety Finding that is applicable to CS-23 Normal-Category Aeroplanes. This particular Equivalent Safety Finding is a design change to the 3D Airport Moving Map (AMM) feature, this will improve short term situational awareness while the aircraft is on the ground at low-speed. The Consultation Paper Equivalent Safety Finding UK.ESF.F.0003 Issue 1 provides the full detail of the identified issue, and the associated Equivalent... More
    Closes 25 December 2025

  • Operator Survey - PNT for UAS

    Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is an underpinning technology that supports UAS operations, along with being an element of critical national infrastructure. PNT includes technology such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), and visual navigation. In response to an expected increase in dependence upon PNT services due to an increase in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS operations, the CAA has started the Resilient PNT... More
    Closes 25 December 2025

  • SAILmark subsidy

    Having readily available SAILmark’ed SAIL II & III UAS available for purchase by commercial operators is a key component to enabling UK SORA and large-scale adoption of SORA in the UK Specific Category. It provides operators with the confidence that their choice of UAS platform has been robustly independently assessed for the operating environment and conditions proposed in their OA and it significantly simplifies the application process, as well as substantially lowering the... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • CAMO Risk review 2025/2026

    The CAA CAMO Safety Review 2024 provided a comprehensive review of the safety risks affecting the CAMO community in 2024. This reflected our commitment to aviation safety and the industry’s collaborative efforts in upholding the highest standards of safety. This year’s survey builds on the insights gathered last year and is a vital step toward understanding and addressing the evolving risks faced by our sector. Your input is essential. Last year, approximately one-third of... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Register your interest in hearing about future research opportunities

    The CAA is conducting research into the experience of personnel licence holders across Flight Crew Licensing (commercial and private), Air Traffic Services and Aircraft Maintenance Licensing. The research will involve understanding customers' experience when it comes to updating, renewing and applying for licences, as well as exploring how the experience can be improved. By registering your interest, you are giving your consent to be contacted by our user research team regarding research... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • CAP 403 Edition 23 Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and administrative requirements and guidance for 2026

    This consultation contains the proposed amendments to the next edition of CAP 403, Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and Administrative Requirements and Guidance, which are planned to be effective from the start of February 2026. More
    Closes 2 January 2026

  • Airspace modernisation: Consultation on the requirements for a UK Airspace Coordination Service and associated guidance

    In March 2025, the government decided to reform the UK’s approach to modernising the design of UK airspace by introducing a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS), which will be provided by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL). The initial scope of the UKADS will be to modernise the complex airspace around London, by consolidating existing airspace change proposals within the London cluster of the airspace change masterplan into a single airspace change proposal. NERL would continue... More
    Closes 12 January 2026

  • Airspace modernisation: Consultation on draft guidance for the UK Airspace Design and Coordination Services

    In March 2025, the government decided to reform the UK’s approach to modernising the design of UK airspace by introducing a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS), which will be provided by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL). The initial scope of the UKADS will be to modernise the complex airspace around London, by consolidating existing airspace change proposals within the London cluster of the airspace change masterplan into a single airspace change proposal. NERL would continue to provide a... More
    Closes 12 January 2026

  • Policy framework for Heliport Certification and Safety Management Systems

    The CAA is making proposals relating to heliport certification and safety management systems. This aligns with other work to be consulted on in 2026 with further guidance for heliports, including helicopters, powered lift and some UAS operations. This proposal introduces a new form of heliport oversight and regulation with a risk based approach to allow for the wide array of heliport activities across the United Kingdom. More
    Closes 27 January 2026

  • Policy framework for new types of Vertical-Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft

    The CAA aims to implement the regulatory framework and operational systems needed for commercial passenger flights by new types of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft by the end of 2028. The CAA is identifying the regulatory changes needed to accommodate the safe use of these new types of VTOL aircraft in the UK, whilst supporting sector growth, innovation, decarbonisation and international alignment. The CAA is seeking views from the public and VTOL industry... More
    Closes 29 January 2026

  • Consultation on our proposal to regulate Ground Handling

    The CAA believes that opportunities exist to improve safety and engagement with Ground Handling Service Providers (GHSP) who are currently providing a service at UK Certified and Licenced aerodromes; with opportunities to improve the cooperation between Airlines, Aerodromes and Ground Handling Service Providers (GHSP). There are global regulatory changes being driven by ICAO Aerodrome Design & Operations Panel (ADOP) supported by the Ground Handling Task Force (GHTF)... More
    Closes 30 January 2026

  • Apron Management Services

    Air Navigation Service Provider's (ANSP) from air traffic services provide the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and vehicles on airside locations at an airport. Additional services that can be applied from the aerodrome (or third party) typically include; aircraft stand allocation, aircraft marshalling services, coordination of ground handling activities; for example, managing the movement of vehicles and equipment around aircraft. Air Navigation Service Provider's (ANSP)... More
    Closes 30 January 2026

  • Consultation on the update to CAP 483; Training on the Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is consulting on proposed updates to CAP 483, with particular relevance for organisations involved in delivering training for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. The updated document seeks to modernise and clarify the expectations for training providers, ensuring that the UK’s dangerous goods training guidance remains clear, practical, and aligned with current oversight practices. The CAA encourages all organisations... More
    Closes 10 March 2026

  • Aviation Security Risk Based Oversight Industry Satisfaction Survey

    As part of our preparation for the Risk Based Oversight (RBO) Proof of Concept (PoC), we are seeking your feedback through this short industry satisfaction survey. Your responses will provide us with a baseline measure of current satisfaction levels ahead of the PoC launch in April 2026. We will run this survey twice, now, prior to the PoC, and again once the PoC is completed, to help us understand whether the PoC has led to any changes or improvements for the 10 participating... More
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